Port of Taroa

MHTAR🇲🇭Marshall Islands

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About Port of Taroa

Taroa is an anchorage located in the Marshall Islands. It is situated on Taroa Island, part of the Maloelap Atoll.

Background
Taroa is an island in the east of Maloelap Atoll in the Marshall Islands. During World War II, it was the site of a major Japanese airfield. The airfield was destroyed near the close of World War II, and parts of the base and its ruins are still visible all over the island.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Latitude
8.7000°
Longitude
171.2167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MHTAR
Country
🇲🇭Marshall Islands
Time Zone
UTC+12
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2079917 →
Wikidata
Q7686518 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Taroa on?

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The Port of Taroa is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in MH. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Taroa?

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You can track vessels near Taroa (MHTAR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Taroa?

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The Port of Taroa is a port in MH. Its UN/LOCODE is MHTAR — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE MHTAR mean?

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The first two characters, MH, are the ISO country code for MH. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Taroa?

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The Port of Taroa operates in the UTC+12 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.